Q. The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide can be slowed by the addition of acetamide. The latter acts as a
A) Detainer
B) Stopper
C) Promoter
D) Inhibitor
Explanation
(d)
The decomposition of $H_{2}O_{2}$ can be slowed by the addition of acetamide. Acetamide act as an inhibitor.
Catalytic poisons or inhibitorare those substances which decrease or inhibit the activity of catalyst.
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